Research Mobilization in TESL Reading Groups: Benefits, Challenges, Supports, and Procedures

Autor/inn/en	Abbott, Marilyn L.; Lee, Kent K.; Rossiter, Marian J.
Titel	Research Mobilization in TESL Reading Groups: Benefits, Challenges, Supports, and Procedures
Quelle	In: Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 67 (2021) 1, S.3-19 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1923-1857
Schlagwörter	English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Language Teachers; Faculty Development; Teacher Attitudes; Audio Equipment; Barriers; Reflection; Communities of Practice; Learning Processes; Networks; Peer Relationship; Adult Education; Foreign Countries; Periodicals; Research Reports; Teaching Methods; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Language teacher; Sprachunterricht; Lehrerverhalten; Audio-CD; Community; Learning process; Lernprozess; Peer-Beziehungen; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Ausland; Periodical; Journal; Zeitschrift; Fachzeitschrift; Periodikum; Research report; Forschungsbericht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Kanada
Abstract	To enhance English as a second language (ESL) instructors' understanding and utilization of peer-reviewed research for professional learning and development, we facilitated the establishment of and supported professional reading groups in nine adult ESL programs. We examined the benefits and challenges experienced by the 76 participants over five years, through focus group interviews, audio-taped group discussions, and monthly questionnaires. Analyses revealed that, despite the challenges reported, reading group involvement promoted reflection, confirmed current professional practices, fostered learning, impacted practice, emphasized the importance of professional development, and encouraged networking. Strategies for establishing and maintaining effective professional reading groups in ESL programs are provided. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01